More and more reps are telling WSTA that they are calling on apparel stores, and business from these stores is becoming a key part of their business. Do you think footwear in apparel stores is growing rapidly, will become a meaningful part of the industry, and a bigger piece of a rep’s business?

Every Traveler, regardless of the destination should be vaccinated against tetanus and hepatitis A, according to the “Bottom Line” news.  Hepatitis is found in food and water even in the U.S.A.  If you haven’t been vaccinated in 5 years then it’s time.  Also if you are traveling to foreign countries you need vaccines for that area.  Check with your Doctor on the current vaccines.

From time to time I get “bottomline” in the mail or online.  When there is pertinent information that I think effects travelers I’ll add some news.

GREAT DEALS for year-end 2006 cars, especially the SUVs, which have suffered as gas prices have risen.  Expert Eric Peters, from Washington D.C. comments:  $5500 cash back from GM with financing as low as 0%.  $4000 cash back from Ford and freee gas through 2007.  Chrysler is offering the same as Ford.

I have several favorite restaurants where I dine while in Vegas. Here are my Top 5 picks:

(1)BARTOLOTTA RISTORANTE DI MARE

Wynn, 3131 L.V. Blvd

(702) 770-7000

Italian/Seafood/Mediterranean $35-150

(2)ROSEMARY’S RESTAURANT

8125 W. Sahara Ave.

(702)869-2251

American/French $30-70

(3)OLIVE’S

Bellagio’s 3600 L.V. Blvd.

(702)693-8181

Mediterranean $20-45

(4)DANIEL BOULUD BRASSERIE

Wynn, 3131 L.V. Blvd.

(702)770-3310

French/American $25-90

(5)DELMONICO STEAKHOUSE

Venetian, 3355 L.V. Blvd.

(702)414-3737

Steakhouse $30-45

Every traveling rep have their favorite places. As most of us are creatures of habit, you may see me at one of my “top 5 picks”. Share with me and others your “Vegas dining experiences”. Bon Appetit!

Dear Board of Directors,

Please respond to this entry with any comments, questions, suggestions about this site. Like I said in the email, we’re planning on putting this under News & Information on the WSTA website. We discussed at the Exec Meeting about a month ago having some kind of way for members to discuss matters between themselves. I think this site is what we were looking for. Members can post any topic they’d like, but of course it filters through me. When a member posts a topic, I have to approve it before it’s posted, however, comments are not filtered through me. They are automatically posted (this can be changed if you’d like).

Once you comment on this entry, we can take your login information and make it so you all have administrative capabilities, so you can post a topic without approval from me. So I’ll be looking out for your responses.

Thank you very much,

Joel